Disney and DeSantis' Feud Escalates in Florida
TL;DR
Sarasota state Sen. Joe Gruters, a prominent Republican and former chair of the Republican Party of Florida, voted against a bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to rein in Disney, highlighting cracks in the Florida GOP's support for the governor's feud with the company. Gruters is aligned with former President Donald Trump, who has been critical of DeSantis' actions against Disney. The company has sued DeSantis, alleging "government retaliation" and seeking to protect itself against a "relentless effort to weaponize government power against Disney."
- Cracks showing in Florida GOP support for DeSantis' war with Disney Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Disney sues DeSantis and oversight board after vote to nullify agreement with special taxing district CNN
- Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over theme park district takeover ABC7
- Florida Senate backs nullifying Disney agreements CBS News
- Reuters/Ipsos Poll: Americans say DeSantis is punishing Disney for free speech Ipsos in Canada
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